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Wallarah Pennisula Walk (7.8km)

Caves Beach

New South Wales

7.8km

3.5 hrs

Grade 4

One way

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Hike at a Glance

Quick overview: Discover the beauty of the Wallarah Pennisula Walk, a 7.8km one-way hike from Caves Beach to Pinneys Beach, before heading over the peninsula to Murrays Beach on Lake Macquarie's foreshore. This Grade 4 trail offers a diverse terrain with breathtaking coastal views, unique palm gully rainforests, and worthwhile detours to Spoon Rocks Spit and Pinney's Headland. Perfect for seasoned bushwalkers who enjoy a challenge and stunning scenic vistas.

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Hike overview


Track grade


Grade 4 (Hard) - Challenging Walks for Experienced Walkers: Grade 4 on the AWTGS signifies challenging walking tracks. Bushwalking experience is recommended for these tracks, which may be long, rough, and very steep. Directional signage may be limited, requiring a good sense of navigation. These walks are suited for experienced walkers who are comfortable with steeper inclines, rougher terrain, and potentially longer distances.

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Wallarah Pennisula Walk (7.8km)


Explore safely


Planning this hike? Most incidents develop before you even start. Safe outcomes depend on how navigation, hydration, environment, load and judgement work together. Small oversights can compound quickly in Australian conditions. See how it happens in the Hiking Safety Systems Foundations. Then use the Hiking Safety Systems, planning calculators, and make sure a trusted contact has your trip plan before heading out.

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Register your plans

Before you go, complete a trip intentions form and share it with a trusted contact. Agree on a Late-Back Time and ask them to call 000 (Police) if you have not checked in. A clear trip plan is one of the simplest and most effective safety steps you can take.

Planning checklists


Download the hiking preparation and safety checklists before leaving home to help you think through your plans. They help ensure important considerations are not overlooked and support safer decision-making on the trail.

Getting there


Getting to the trailhead: Caves Beach.

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Accommodation nearby


Find accommodation close to the trailhead including hotels, cabins, and campgrounds. Use the interactive map to explore available options in nearby towns.

Nearby towns: Belmont, Blacksmiths, Catherine Hill Bay, Lake Macquarie, Marks Point, Nords Wharf, Pelican, Swansea

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Acknowledgement of Country

Wallarah pennisula walk (7. 8km) trail hiking australia

Trail Hiking Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we hike and pay respects to their Elders, past and present, and we acknowledge the First Nations people of other communities who may be here today.

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